Travel MS/Tele RN - $1,963 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse – Wilmington, North Carolina Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Wilmington, NC. Join a fast-paced adult med/surg team supporting ortho trauma and general surgery patients in a dynamic coastal North Carolina healthcare setting. Job Details Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Setting: Adult medical-surgical unit with ortho trauma and general surgery overflow Employment Type: Travel Contract Start Date: October 26, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks Shift Duration: 12-hour nights Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3x12 night shifts Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend Floating: Required to similar medical-surgical units and nearby inpatient holding areas as needed Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,750 Orientation: Comprehensive unit and organizational orientation provided Job Requirements Minimum of 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years Active Registered Nurse license BLS certification required Epic charting experience required Experience caring for patients with orthopedic trauma, surgical, and neuro-related needs Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5-6 Ability to support heparin drips, PCA therapy, wound care, chest tubes, central line care, and feeding tube management Experience with dysrhythmia management and telemetry nursing preferred Open to floating within and near the facility as needed First-time travelers are welcome to apply NC or Compact RN license pending is acceptable for submission Must pass EKG testing prior to start Responsibilities Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients Monitor and manage patients recovering from orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and general surgery procedures Administer medications and therapies, including heparin infusions and PCA support Perform and assist with wound care, chest tube management, central line care, and IV therapy Support patients with tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and isolation precautions Document accurately and efficiently in Epic electronic health record (EHR) Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient care Maintain a calm, adaptable approach in a busy, high-acuity hospital environment Why Apply Travel nursing opportunity in a desirable Wilmington, North Carolina location Supportive orientation and onboarding for medical-surgical nurses Great fit for experienced Med-Surg RNs seeking a coastal North Carolina healthcare job First-time travel nurses encouraged to apply Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Wilmington, NC and advance your healthcare career today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID 520952. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.